Everyday, I tell myself it's temporary That it's only 'cause she's young that makes her want another man And even though she makes me feel unnecessary I've found a way to help me understand I've got this drinkin' thing To keep from thinkin' things 'Bout where you've been, who you've been with And what you've done And it's a lonely thing But it's the only thing To keep a foolish man in love Hangin' on I wait up at home, I'll only ask her questions She'd probably tell the truth, so I don't even ask Still I sit here on this barstool, feeling helpless And I wonder just how long a man can last I've got this drinkin' thing To keep from thinkin' things 'Bout where you've been, who you've been with And what you've done And it's a lonely thing But it's the only thing To keep a foolish man in love Hangin' on And I've got this drinkin' thing To keep from thinkin' things 'Bout where you've been